The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 vs Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2
Kyrö Distillery Company
£110
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Finland |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 52% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £84.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Kyrö?
Kyrö Sauna Stories No.2 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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